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Intake Manifold Spacer 4.0l Coming!

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by highaltitude, Feb 6, 2012.

  1. Jul 15, 2013 at 6:10 AM
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    jdavis92

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    True enough. :D
     
  2. Jul 15, 2013 at 6:45 AM
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    emelianenkov

    emelianenkov Santa/Alex Emeliahoweveryouspellhislastname

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    I've been getting great mpg
     
  3. Jul 15, 2013 at 7:18 AM
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    I drove well over 200 highway miles yesterday and definitely saw an MPG increase. Somewhere around 2 mpg increase. I saw 22.5 on the scanguage which i've never seen over 22 before...
     
  4. Jul 15, 2013 at 12:07 PM
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    What kind of mileage are you getting and what were you getting before the install? City? Highway?

    What do you get in the city?
     
  5. Jul 15, 2013 at 12:14 PM
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    Honestly I don't pay attention to city mileage because it varies so much. If I average a tank that was mostly city driving I get 16 to 17. Purely city travel is probably 15 or less. Also, I live in Wyoming... It's mostly highway driving lol. Also I only use ethanol free 91 gas...
     
  6. Jul 15, 2013 at 4:38 PM
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    xmods

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    Thanks :D I try, but every time I start to think its a waste of money, CF and TW just pull me back in..
     
  7. Jul 16, 2013 at 8:54 AM
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    Cortland

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    That's odd. I get 15-16 with my 285's and about 65% city and 35% highway.
     
  8. Jul 16, 2013 at 9:08 AM
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    steezinstangl

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    so if you were to buy it again would you? based on mpg increase and power increase? i really want to get it, i just don't want to waste 200 bucks! haha
     
  9. Jul 16, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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    SconnieHailer

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    Meh, i'm still deciding what I think about it.

    Comparing gas mileage is sort of pointless to me being there are so many variables...
     
  10. Jul 16, 2013 at 10:45 AM
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    emelianenkov

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    I would. I feel more power
     
  11. Jul 16, 2013 at 2:30 PM
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    The only reason I am considering getting one is for the increased MPG's. Doesn't sound like it helps all that much based on SconnieHailer's MPG's
     
  12. Jul 17, 2013 at 4:06 AM
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    Well this mod isnt sold as an MPG saver. It can certainly help with mpg, but you already have to drive decently to achieve mpg gains. This is an HP, torque add-on and torque curve changer. It gives you more low/mid range power rather than top end. It is for those who run larger tires, heavy bumpers/racks and other equipment that has effectly caused power to weight ratio loss, those who pull trailers, or for those who just want to gain extra power for passing on the highway or just general overall gain.
     
  13. Jul 17, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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    Soooooooooooo Now what?

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  14. Jul 17, 2013 at 10:41 AM
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    Anyone know how this application would work at altitude?

    Not over 3000ft like baking instructions......like over 7000ft where men live. :D
     
  15. Jul 17, 2013 at 10:53 AM
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    I understand the main benefits of it, just saying unless it produces a decent 1-2 MPG increase then it is not something beneficial to my current needs.
     
  16. Jul 17, 2013 at 11:37 AM
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    It works for both high and low altitudes. I first ran one on my truck back in 06 while I was living in the mountains of Colorado. I lived at 10k elevation and it worked great. For every 1000 feet you climb in elevation you lose 3% of your overall power. So at 10 thousand feet you have lost a third of your power be it a truck, car, lawnmower, snowmobile etc. This spacer helps to restore some if that lost power. I have a lot of customers who have said they definitely notice a difference at elevation.
     
  17. Jul 17, 2013 at 11:39 AM
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    highaltitude

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    Yeah no worries, though I have customers that do see gains like that, especially on road trips, but they already drive economically so they see gains because you no longer need the same amount of throttle to achieve same desired output.
     
  18. Jul 17, 2013 at 11:51 AM
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    bwanamukubwa

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    Just for my information, why aren't these made from thermoplastic? Not only could they be cheaper but they could prevent heat transfer in the hopes that air intake will be slightly cooler.
     
  19. Jul 17, 2013 at 12:07 PM
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    Hmm..what's the price on these? didn't see it on the OP
     
  20. Jul 17, 2013 at 12:17 PM
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    Btw, all spacers have been shipped! Will arrive by Friday. I have 3 left.
     

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